Carrier for skis and ski poles

ABSTRACT

A pair of overlaying skis are held together by a strap wrapped around the skis and by slipping the rear edges through an opening in another strap which serves the additional function of a hand or shoulder strap for carrying the skis. The carrier may also have openings for accommodating the pointed ends of ski poles which can then be conveniently carried along with the skis.

United States Patent 1191 Raihill et al. 1 Nov. 27, 1973 CARRIER FOR SKIS AND SKI POLES FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS Inventors! Toni Raihi", Heatherton 405,132 7/1966 Switzerland 224 45.s Sharon Robmson, 7104 435,587 10/1967 Switzerland 224 5 2 Heatherton Trl., both of Edina, I Primary ExaminerGerald M. Forlenza 2 Filed; SCPL 9 197 Assistant Examiner-Kenneth Noland [2H A I N 179 093 Att0rneyStryker & Jacobson PP a 57 ABSTRACT v C(Lil 224/515;6 A pair of overlaying Skis are heldtogelther by a strap Field 222/58 52 5O 49 wrapped around the skis and by slipping the rear 224/45 S 5 5 5 M edges through an opening in another strap which A serves the additional function of a hand or shoulder I p strap for carrying the skis. The carrier may also have [56] Referen'ces Cited openings for accommodating the pointed ends of ski 1 poles which can then be conveniently carried along UNITED STATES PATENTS vwith the Skis 2,118,875 5/1938 Windheim 224/5 Z i v v 2,530,695 11 1950 Helmert 224 45 s x 4 Clan/"S13 Drawmg llgures CARRIER FOR SKIS AND SKI POLES BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention is to provide skiers with a simple, compact and inexpensive device for carrying or storing their skis and ski poles when not in use.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION DESCRIPTION OF Tl-IE DRAWING FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of the preferred embodiment 'of the invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 used with skis and ski poles; and

FIG. 3 is an end view of FIG. 2 showing insomewhat greater detail the manner in which the skis and ski poles are held by the openings in one of the straps.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Ordinarily, when not in use, a pair of skis are placed in overlaying fashion with-their bottom sides against one another and the ski poles 11 are laid alongside the overlaying skis. 10. A strap 12 is provided to wrap around the skis l0'and the ski poles 1 1, preferably somewhere between the center of gravity of the skis and the front or back end of the skis/The strap 12 is provided with a buckle 13 or similar type of device for holding the strap when it is pulled tightly around the skis. Another strap 14 having a first narrow section 15 approximating the' width of strap 12, is securely attached at one end to strap 12 with a rivet or in some other fashion. Strap 14 extends parallel to the skis and ski poles and has a wider portion 16 toward its other end. Section 16 can be made as part of strap 14 or can be a separate piece attached to the end of section 15 with a rivet or in some other convenient fashion. Section 16 has a slit 17 through it and at each end of the slip 17 there is a cross slot 18. This provides an opening for receiving the rear edges of the overlaying skis 10.

The larger dimension of this opening, as defined from the outer side of one slot 18 to the outer side of the other slot 18, is approximately equal to the width of the skis. Just outside each of the slots 18 is an additional.

circular opening 19 to accommodate and hold the pointed end of a ski pole l1.

Referring now particularly to FIGS. 2 and 3, the man ner in which the ski carrier is used to carry the skis and the ski poles will now be described. The skis 10 and poles 11 are placed in their ordinary fashion for transporting with'the undersides of the skis against one another and. the ski poles laying alongside the skis. The

slots 18. The strap can be moved down the skis any desired distance to a position where it is convenient to carry the skis. FIG. 2 is intended to clearly illustrate the I relative positions and locations of the ski poles and the skis with respect to the straps of the ski carrier. The figure is not intended to illustrate the carrier, ski poles and skis as they would appear when the ski carrier is actually being used by a skier or being used for storage.

FIG. 2 is merely intended to be part of the description 'in the strap section 16. This provides somewhat of a locking feature to prevent the skis from slipping or sliding out of the strap. After strap section 16 has been appropriately positioned, the pointed tips of the ski poles 11 are then inserted in the circular openings 19. Strap 12 is then wrapped around the skisand the ski poles, tightened and then made secure by buckle 13. Strap 14 can then be grasped by hand or slung over a shoulder to carry the skis and the skis will not slip out of the carrier. The skis can also be stored by hanging them by either strap member on a hook or the like and they will not slide out even'if hung so that the skis are upright.

The straps can be made out of leather or any other suitable material. Although not shown in the drawing, itis contemplated that strap 14 can bemade adjustable in length if desired.

A feature of this carrier is that when it is not being used it can be folded or rolled up compactly andcarried in a pocket. Additionally, a nameplate or card or other identification means can be easily incorporated.

. whereby when the rear edges of the skis are inserted through the slit the strap material opens in swingingdoor fashion; and a second strap attached to the other end of said first strap for wrapping around the width of the overlaying skis.

2. The invention as in claim 1 wherein said first strap contains a circular opening located outside each slot for holding the pointed tip of a ski pole.

' 3. The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first strap comprises: a narrow section attached at its wider section 16 of strap 14 is then slipped over the rear edges of the skis 10 so that the skis pass through the opening defined by the slit 17 and the two cross other end to said second strap for use as a shoulder or hand carrying strap; and a wider section attached to its one end of said narrow section, said wider section containing the openings.

4. The invention as in claim 1. wherein said second strap contains means attached thereto for adjustably tightening the strap around the skis. 

1. A hand carrier for skis, comprising: a first strap extending parallel to the ski length containing near one end a lengthwise slit through the strap having a length approximating the width dimension of the skis for receiving the rear edges of a pair of overlaying skis and a cross slot through the strap at each end of the slit whereby when the rear edges of the skis are inserted through the slit the strap material opens in swinging-door fashion; and a second strap attached to the other end of said first strap for wrapping around the width of the overlaying skis.
 2. The invention as in claim 1 wherein said first strap contains a circular opening located outside each slot for holding the pointed tip of a ski pole.
 3. The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first strap comprises: a narrow section attached at its other end to said second strap for use as a shoulder or hand carrying strap; and a wider section attached to its one end of said narrow section, said wider section containing the openings.
 4. The invention as in claim 1 wherein said second strap contains means attached thereto for adjustably tightening the strap around the skis. 